A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5227425 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19445041 epoch_slot_no: 264241 block_no: 5227248 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 1116 time: 2021-01-18 23:08:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec0f9adeb78e8efff8ed26ac89accd8f2af4ed9a981ce68812a74b00a402201Block Operator
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